The Arts Village People

A korero with Toodamnlippy Creative's Ria Herman about her path to becoming a full-time creative, and the struggles that lead her to her career in art.

Ria currently runs workshops at the Arts Village for people of all ages (5+), which you can learn more about here: https://www.toodamnlippy.co.nz/art-lab-classes-and-workshops

Sheree sits for a korero with Rotorua RACCO founders, Hiroe & Paul Howell to talk about the importance of building community through art and craft, in this case, Taiko drumming.

Content warning: this episode contains brief references to suicide.

Sheree is joined in the studio by Donna Ross, a local artist and educator for a korero about art, creativity, and working with the people at St. Chads.

Sheree sits down for a korero with Sewing for Success' Charlie Leggett to talk about sustainability in fashion, mending, and her career as a costumer on major productions like Bridgerton, the Hobbit and Strictly Come Dancing.

Learn more about Sewing for Success here: Sewing for Success – Joining the threads of the community

Headteacher-turned-painter Tony Pope sits down with Sheree for a korero about his decision to study art later in life.

Sheree sits down in the studio for a korero with two tangata whaikaha from St. Chads, who support people with disabilities to both gain greater independence and learn and maintain valuable life skills.

Learn more about them here: https://stchads.co.nz/

Sheree sits down with Maureen and Ricki, two members of Club 45, to chat about their mahi on the Grinch Grotto for last year's Rotorua Christmas Parade, Christmas in the Gardens Market and Music at the Rotunda.

Club 45 is a social club, founded by Carolyn Hall who wanted to create a safe, loving and nurturing environment for adults who face mental and physical challenges.

In this episode, Sheree sits down for a korero with transgender digital and performance artist, and kaupapa Māori academic, Dr. Tāwhanga Nopera, who was also part of this year's Open Studios at the Arts Village.

Sheree sits down with another of our open studios residents, Miria Kalman to talk about their experience running workshops as well as changing plans in the face of tragedy.

Sheree is joined by Fenella Fenton, one of this year's artists taking part in the Rotorua Arts Village's Open Studios Project.